Google to unify Local Services Ads badges
The company will consolidate several LSA badges into a single "Google Verified" icon, starting in October, per an announcement
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New bill proposes tax credits for hiring trade students
U.S. small businesses would be eligible for up to $10,000 in tax credits for hiring students in career and technical education programs
Lennox to acquire HVAC parts brands for $550 million
The company announced Monday that it's purchasing the HVAC division of NSI Industries, which includes several parts and accessories brands
Trump eyes triple-digit tariff on chips, semiconductors
The president plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports within the next two weeks, according to a Friday report
Lowe’s launches ‘Skilled Trades Academy’ for military families
The company is investing $500,000 to launch a new program aimed at helping military families begin trades careers, per an announcement
HVAC wholesale prices inch up in July, reach all-time high
A measure of HVAC-specific wholesale prices in July rose 5.2 percent year-over-year to an all-time high, according to data released Thursday
Senators move to fund low-income HVAC program that Trump admin wants to slash
A Senate committee in late July approved a 2026 budget of nearly $4.05 billion for LIHEAP, despite the White House's plans to eliminate it
Mid-year temp check: How consumers are doing
A five-year look at Americans' economic situation, honing in on seven key indicators from the Federal Reserve, as of June 2025
Home service economy saw mixed signals in Q2: Report
High borrowing costs and economic uncertainty shaped homeowners' behavior during the quarter, per a new Jobber report
Trump holds cards as China tariff pause nears end
A 90-day tariff pause on the country is set to expire Tuesday, with rates reverting to April levels, though an extension is likely